America Is Sliding Into “Competitive Authoritarianism” Under Trump | Chuck Todd Politics Podcast
December 15, 2025
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as posted by the channelChuck Todd examines Trump’s foreign policy actions, economic excuses, and erosion of constitutional norms, warning that the U.S. is drifting toward “competitive authoritarianism.” Despite the dangers of normalization and resignation, he closes with a reminder that America still has the capacity to push back and reclaim democratic guardrails.
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